This is the 12400th most frequent German word.
volksinitiativen
"Volksinitiativen" refers to "citizens' initiatives," a process where the populace can propose legislation or policy changes through petitions or referendums.
Here, 'Volksinitiativen' is used to denote the concept of legislative proposals brought forth by the populace.
Volksinitiativen sind ein wichtiges Werkzeug der direkten Demokratie in der Schweiz.
Citizens' initiatives are an important tool of direct democracy in Switzerland.
In this context, 'Volksinitiativen' refers to regional efforts by the public to propose legislation or policy changes.
In Deutschland werden Volksinitiativen auf Länderebene unterschiedlich behandelt.
In Germany, citizens' initiatives are treated differently at the state level.
Here, 'Volksinitiativen' is used in plural, referencing various initiatives or movements aiming to influence political decision-making.